Members of the Philippine Coast Guard searched the sea for survivors on Wednesday night as a ferry burned off the coast of Palawan island.⁣ ⁣ The MV June Aster caught fire at around 6:45 p.m. local time as it approached the tourist destination of Coron, with 117 passengers and 17 crew members on board.⁣ ⁣ Video released by the coast guard showed the vessel engulfed in flames as rescue teams pulled people from the water and brought them aboard rescue boats.⁣ ⁣ Five people died and 43 were rescued, according to the coast guard. The search continued on Thursday for those still missing.⁣ ⁣ The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Preliminary interviews with survivors suggest the blaze may have started in the ferry’s cargo hold.⁣ ⁣ #Philippines #Palawan #Ferry #Fire #Coron #CoastGuard #Rescue